Science, Computers & Technology, Business Organization, Commercial Law & Contracts

The Entrepreneurs Report Q1 2013

by Sundance Banks, Caitlin Courtney, Herb Fockler | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 5/14/2013

In this issue: - From the WSGR Database: Financing Trends for Q1 2013 - Valuations by Industry Segment - Convertible Notes vs. Priced Equity in Seed Round Financings: An Illustration of Capitalization...more

Cloud Storage Providers Storing Protected Health Information May Be Obligated to Comply with HIPAA Regulations

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 4/17/2013

A recently issued government rule may unknowingly create significant liability and legal risk for many technology enterprises. The expanded definition of "business associates" and related interpretations by the Department of...more

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update: Flaming Worms, Stuxnets and Other Cyber Threats — The European Union’s Response

by Joshua Gruenspecht, Stuart D. Levi, Shari Piré, Pierre Servan-Schreiber | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/8/2013

The media is replete with reports of a botnet onslaught paralyzing Spamhaus, flaming worms usurping strategic information in the Middle East and a stuxnet super weapon wreaking physical damage to Iran’s nuclear reactors....more

Seed Financing Survey 2012 Internet/Digital Media and Software Industries

by Barry J. Kramer, Steven Levine | Fenwick & West LLP on 3/26/2013

In early 2011 we published our first Seed Financing Survey (for 2010) in recognition of the growing importance of seed financing to entrepreneurs and the venture capital environment, especially in the internet/digital media...more

Physician Payment Sunshine Act Final Rule Released

by Thomas Donohoe, Lauren Groebe, Lindsay Kessler, Matthew Murer | Polsinelli on 3/7/2013

In This Issue: - Interpretation and Clarification of Key Definitions ..Applicable Manufacturers ..Applicable GPOs ..Covered Drug, Device, Biological or Medical Supply ..Covered Recipients ...more

SBA Rules: Investment Funds Can Now Be Majority Owners of SBIR Companies

by G. Matthew Barnard, Joel Ephross | Duane Morris LLP on 2/22/2013

The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently amended the rules relating to its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. The new SBA rules implement the...more

Marks of Excellence – the Lakers 33 Game Winning Streak and FCPA Compliance Tools

by Thomas Fox on 1/9/2013

Sorry Bill Simmons, but today we celebrate one of the great modern day records of any American sports franchise. On this day 41 years ago, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers to end the Lakers 33 game winning...more

Data Privacy And Security Risks

by Michael Volkov on 1/7/2013

If there is one issue which causes sleepless nights for business executives, it has to be data privacy and security. While the laws are still being updated and drafted for new technologies and new threats, businesses need to...more

Final SBIR Rules Published

by Jonathan Cain, Alexander Hecht, Abby Matousek | Mintz Levin on 1/5/2013

On December 27, 2012, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) published a final rule to amend regulations governing eligibility for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer...more

Who’s Liable For Vendor’s CAN-SPAM Violation?

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 12/19/2012

The CAN-SPAM act sets legal rules for commercial E-Mail and includes various provisions that apply to “any electronic mail message the primary purpose of which is the commercial advertisement or promotion of a commercial...more

Are Your Company’s Consumer Terms and Conditions Enforceable?

by Adrianne Strong, David Treacy | Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 12/13/2012

Internet giant Paypal recently joined Sony, Microsoft, and Netflix to become one of the latest major companies to include a provision banning consumer class actions in its terms of service. Such waivers now frequently appear...more

Technology is Not a Substitute for Critical Thinking

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 11/12/2012

Technology is central to our daily lives. We rely on it. We embrace it. Many of us can’t live without it. Businesses employ new technology, often as early adopters, in an attempt to increase productivity, stay ahead of the...more

Recent Trends In Cybersecurity Scrutiny

by Gilbert LLP on 10/22/2012

Originally published in Law360, New York on October 22, 2012. On the heels of a recent survey that found that cybersecurity is becoming the primary concern of corporate general counsels and directors, the United States...more

Under Agency Law, Standard Setting Organizations May Be Liable for Antitrust Violations of Their Members

by Howard Ullman on 10/22/2012

As noted in this recent blog post, in TruePosition, Inc. v. LM Ericsson Telephone Co., No. 11-4574 (E.D. Pa. Oct. 4, 2012), the court held that a Standard Setting Organization (SSO) known as 3GPP may be liable for alleged...more

"Privacy Update: Rockefeller Cybersecurity Letter"

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/28/2012

On September 19, 2012, John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, sent a letter to the CEOs of the Fortune 500 companies, urging the recipients to...more

The Next Big Step For Renewables: Energy Storage

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 9/17/2012

The promise of renewable energy has been partly realized as renewables, including wind and solar, have attracted significant investment over the years and now generate output that comprises a useful contribution to our...more

ICO Guidance on Deleting Personal Data Under the Data Protection Act

by Morgan Lewis on 9/12/2012

New guidance defines when electronically held personal data is "beyond use" once deleted. As part of its mission to assist companies to understand and fulfil their obligations under the UK's Data Protection Act 1998...more

How Joint is Your Venture?

by Kenneth Luer | Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 9/4/2012

For many businesses with a particular core technology, one path to a wider market and increased revenues can be to “joint venture” with another company which has a complementary technology or other core strength. This can...more

The Dark Cloud of Deep Packet Inspection

by Foley Hoag LLP - Corporate Social... on 8/31/2012

Cloud computing is transforming entire industries by making massive quantities of computing power available to even the smallest companies on a pay-as-you-go, use-what-you-need basis. Like all new technologies, however, the...more

Chinese Contracting Best Practices

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 8/13/2012

There are many risks involved in dealing with Chinese companies. We previously discussed The Importance Of China Due Diligence And Corporate Seals. And we asked the probing question: Is The Era Of Cheap Goods From China...more

Getting the Deal Through – e-Commerce 2013

by Robert Bond on 7/31/2012

"Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research. This article was first published in Getting the Deal Through - e-Commerce 2013 (published in July 2012; contributing editor: Robert Bond of Speechly Bircham LLP)....more

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Big Data and the Law [Video]

by Dechert LLP on 7/30/2012

As the use of the internet and social media continues to increase rapidly, companies are being challenged to keep up with changing laws and the many ways in which customer and employee data flow in and out of their hands. In...more

Venture Investment in Digital Health Effectively Doubles in H1 2012

by Fenwick & West Life Sciences Group on 7/30/2012

Venture investment in healthcare convergence technologies soared in the first half of 2012. According to a recent report from Burrill & Co, digital health, into which they group healthcare IT, mobile health and wireless...more

Law & Order PEPU: California’s new Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit

by Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 7/27/2012

In a move signaling increased enforcement of the state’s data privacy and security regulations, California’s Attorney General Kamala D. Harris has announced the creation of the Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit. The...more

Digital Risk Management Strategies For Business

by Tharpe & Howell, LLP on 7/27/2012

Ensuring that key business data survives unexpected events is vital for businesses large and small. That’s why every business should have a plan in place to ensure the availability of its data when manmade or natural...more

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The Entrepreneurs Report Q1 2013

Cloud Storage Providers Storing Protected Health Information May Be Obligated to Comply with HIPAA Regulations

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update: Flaming Worms, Stuxnets and Other Cyber Threats — The European Union’s Response

Seed Financing Survey 2012 Internet/Digital Media and Software Industries

Physician Payment Sunshine Act Final Rule Released

SBA Rules: Investment Funds Can Now Be Majority Owners of SBIR Companies

Marks of Excellence – the Lakers 33 Game Winning Streak and FCPA Compliance Tools

Data Privacy And Security Risks

Final SBIR Rules Published

Who’s Liable For Vendor’s CAN-SPAM Violation?

Are Your Company’s Consumer Terms and Conditions Enforceable?

Technology is Not a Substitute for Critical Thinking

Recent Trends In Cybersecurity Scrutiny

Under Agency Law, Standard Setting Organizations May Be Liable for Antitrust Violations of Their Members

"Privacy Update: Rockefeller Cybersecurity Letter"

The Next Big Step For Renewables: Energy Storage

ICO Guidance on Deleting Personal Data Under the Data Protection Act

How Joint is Your Venture?

The Dark Cloud of Deep Packet Inspection

Chinese Contracting Best Practices

Getting the Deal Through – e-Commerce 2013

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Big Data and the Law [Video]

Venture Investment in Digital Health Effectively Doubles in H1 2012

Law & Order PEPU: California’s new Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit

Digital Risk Management Strategies For Business

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Big Data and the Law [Video]

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